The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Made In Sacramento Edition
’Tis the season to be jolly—while shopping local. From Capitol-themed wallets that are right on the money to Sacramentoland onesies that are just aw-dorable, we bring you dozens of great locally crafted gifts for everyone at the top of your nice list.
Tote-ally Local Coffee Shops
Coffee Shops of Sacramento tote bag from Priya Originals Art, featuring 11 regional java faves like Old Soul, Temple and Chocolate Fish, by El Dorado Hills artist Priya Ramchandran
$30 at priyaoriginalsart.com
Pocket Postcard
Stitched slim wallet created from a vintage State Capitol postcard by Land Park maker Heather Simoni of Heathered
$15 at the Heathered shop on etsy.com, in a variety of postcard designs, from area maps to local landmarks; also available at midtown’s Scout Living, 916-594-7971
Recipe for Sweet Success
Chocolate chip cookie recipe cutting board of laser-engraved acacia wood by D’ondra Howard of Mather’s Workboots & Glasses
$35 at workbootsandglasses.com
Photos courtesy of Spacepig Press
Letterpressed to Impress
Spacepig Press’ line of holiday cards by Tahoe Park artist Christine Byrne using a century-old, manual letterpress
$6 per card at spacepigpress.com; also available at Strapping stores, Avid Reader in Davis and Atrium 916 in Old Sacramento
Hip Hip Beret
A woolen, needle-felted egg beret handmade by Davis artisan Madison Suoja of BB Mad Designs
$45 at bbmaddesigns.com
Courtesy of Haley Titus Studio
Cocktail Canvas
Hand-painted leather coasters by Sacramento artist and designer Haley Titus
$45 for a set of four at haleytitus.com; also available at The Constellation Marketplace in downtown Sacramento, 916-706-2344
Time to Bloom
Mostly Just Tired’s retro daisy clock from Sacramento maker Jenna Savage-Wilson
$75–$95 at mostlyjusttired.com, in different sizes and colors; also available at The Constellation Marketplace, the Crocker Art Museum and Strapping stores
A Jazzy Trio
A trio set of gluten-free, vegan hot sauces from Natomas-based Jazz’s Saucy Sauce by founder-owner Jasmine Bonilla
$23 for the set at jazzssaucysauce.com or $9 for each 8-ounce bottle at The Allspicery in East Sacramento, 916-389-7828
Photo courtesy of Clive & Bacon
A Delish Leash
“S’more Naps” dog leash by West Sacramento-based Clive & Bacon
$28 at cliveandbacon.com
Photo courtesy of Altar Ceramics
Bowled Over
Wheel-turned and hand-sculpted speckled ceramic colander by Karina Subijana of Altar Ceramics in Nevada City
$68 at altarceramics.com
Photo courtesy of Ocean Fern
What, Me Worry?
Ocean Fern’s ceramic smiley face worry stones handmade by Citrus Heights artist Kat Cates
$8 at oceanfern.co; also available at The Constellation Marketplace
Treetop Stopper
Bottle stopper made using wood from fallen local sycamore trees by Land Park wood turner Barry Hogan
$20 at The Constellation Marketplace
Glass Acts
Handblown shot glasses by artist Patrick Mullen of West Sacramento’s Fire River Art Glass studio
$22–$25 each at The Artery in Davis, 530-758-8330
Photo courtesy of Lionel’s Place
Hometown Pride, Baby!
Sacramentoland onesies for little ones ages 3 months to 2 years by Arden-Arcade mother-daughter team Karen Sanders and Hannah Howerton of Lionel’s Place
$30 at lionels.place; order at least one week in advance
Photo by Tim Arbogast
Cool Flame
Vintage-style lighter hand-stamped and distressed by Tim Arbogast, co-owner of Auburn’s Martin Mattox
$48, available in both antique brass and silver; martinmattox.com
A Dishy Bunch
Alma Design Studio’s ceramic dishware in Dijon by midtown’s husband-and-wife team Luis and Alejandra Magaña, the creators behind dishes and bowls for area restaurants like Canon and Cantina Pedregal
$125 for a five-piece set or $26–$50 for individual pieces, available at Alma’s Sacramento studio; almadesign.co
Beaming from Ear to Ear
A-Ha Creations’ Sacramento Kings-inspired “Light the Beam” resin earrings handcrafted by Oak Park-based jewelry maker Andrea Gueyger Havelaar
$25 at ahacreationsonline.com; also available at The Constellation Marketplace
Photo courtesy of Ticket Chocolate
Christmas in a Cup
A holiday pack of hot chocolate on a stick, featuring orange, peppermint, spiced apple cider, salted caramel and hazelnut flavors, by Loomis-based Ticket Chocolate
$26 at ticketchocolate.com
Sweet Somethings
A holiday sampler from The Allspicery in East Sacramento containing three 1-ounce sugar jars in Sparkling, Jingle Mix and Peppermint varieties
$16 at The Allspicery, 916-389-7828
Furry Eco-Forward Friends
Palm-sized plushy toys hand-crocheted using plastic-free, eco-friendly yarn by Newcastle-based YarnPics
$14–$17 each at yarnpics.com; also available at Atrium 916, 916-642-9415
Photo by Mckenna Lopes, courtesy of The Hen House Soup Co.
Let It Glow
Mason jar “Noel” candle made with soy wax and seasonal ornaments by The Hen House Soap Co. in Wilton
$38 at thehenhousesoapco.com
Photo courtesy of Meg Myers
Petite Picture Perfect
Artist Meg Myers’ stained glass mini picture frames for Fujifilm Instax camera pics, handcrafted at her south Sacramento studio
$120 at megmyersglass.com; the 6×6-inch frames hold any 2.1-by-3.4-inch photo
Photo courtesy of Old Owl Books
Bound for Greatness
Hardbound leather sketch journals, handcrafted and stitched by Arden-Arcade’s Old Owl Books
$45–$75 each at the OldOwlBooks shop on etsy.com; also available at The Constellation Marketplace
Photos courtesy of Ebony London
Simply Ear-Resistible
Artist Ebony London’s line of “Ear Art” jewelry featuring one-of-a-kind, wearable paintings created in her studio near midtown
$45–$150 per pair at ebonylondon.com
